The Head of the RivervsMagdalen College Accommodation
Both The Head of the River and Magdalen College Accommodation are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Head of the River ranks slightly better than Magdalen College Accommodation. The Head of the River has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.
The Head of the River
Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 4LB
From $145/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
The Telegraph
8.0
"This stunning and popular riverside pub, with fabulous bedrooms, huge terrace and all day dining, offers a rollicking Oxford experience in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A genuine jewel among Oxford hotels, this large and characterful place, at Folly Bridge immediately south of Christ Church, was originally a Thames-side warehouse." Full review
Independent
"On the riverbank just below Christ Church, perhaps the university’s grandest college, the Head of the River pub has long been one of the best places to while away an afternoon"
Magdalen College Accommodation
High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU
From $0/night
Frommer's
"Pronounced “Maudlin,” it's one of the largest and most peaceful colleges here; its tower is the city’s highest point, and its chapel is carved with breathtaking detail." Full review